Israeli settlers launch coordinated West Bank attack; Netanyahu vows probe, no condemnation

Israeli settler violence in the West Bank has escalated significantly, marked by a coordinated attack and the severe assault on US photojournalist Heidi Levine. While the Israeli Prime Minister's Office has initiated an investigation, a lack of condemnation and a religious edict permitting olive seizure suggest potential government complicity or political constraint. The targeting of an international journalist and the UN-reported increase in olive harvest-related attacks indicate a deteriorating security situation and heightened risks.